A ‘process of elimination’ has led to the call-in of divers, not new evidence or a tip from the public, police say.

Trista Reynolds says she still wonders why Justin DiPietro waited more than two weeks to make a public appeal for the return of their daughter.

WATERVILLE — Justin DiPietro said he wants to end widespread speculation about his daughter’s broken arm by talking publicly about the incident.

WATERVILLE — The past 20 days have been difficult for Justin DiPietro, he said. His daughter is missing and widespread speculation has often focused on him.

WATERVILLE — The past 20 days have been difficult for Justin DiPietro, he said. His daughter is missing and widespread speculation has often focused on him.

The past two weeks have been difficult for Justin DiPietro. His daughter is missing, and widespread speculation has often focused on him.

WATERVILLE — For more than 50 years, major crimes in Maine have come under the scrutiny of a special agency within the state police.